ARRL 10M Contest Alert: 1000's will be On the Air this weekend. JOIN US!
The air is electric, the solar flux is high, and the ARRL 10 Meter Contest is officially this weekend! Get ready for two days of exhilarating DX chasing on the Magic Band—and your Greyline Antenna is perfectly engineered to dominate. Yes, really. You will work the world this weekend but you have to turn on the radio.
10M Loves Your Greyline Vertical, As-Is. 1-3.5 dBi gain over a typical 1/4 vertical
The 10-meter band is where low-angle vertical radiation truly shines, and it’s a band that our Greyline antennas absolutely love. Our Vertical Dipole Antenna (VDA) design is built to deliver crucial dBi gain on the high bands, (especially 28 MHz) ensuring your signal stays low and punches through to the DX horizon. Whether you're in an HOA or on a small lot, your stealth antenna of 16-28' is your secret weapon for working Real DX all over the world.
To dive deeper into the science behind your signal’s power, check out our guide on Aperture Discovery and dBi Gain:
A DX Powerhouse Team is Calling from KP4AA
Adding to the excitement, we're thrilled to share that Jon KL2A is operating from the incredible QTH of KP4 (Puerto Rico), alongside a top-tier team including NN3W and KP4AA. This trio is ready to put a big signal into the pileups and provide an easy contact for your log. Listen for them, call them, and tell them your Greyline is doing the work! Hear them? Send Jon an email: jon.kl2a@gmail.com
Get On The Air: Sunrise to Sunset
We urge every single ham using a Greyline antenna to get on the air this weekend and take advantage of these peak conditions. The 10-meter band is going to be opened all over the planet, guaranteed Real DX, this weekend. Minus any solar storms...
Whether you can commit to the full weekend or just have an hour or two, dedicate at least some time from sunrise to sunset local time. Every single contact you make proves that world-class DX is possible from any location—especially your HOA! Ham Radio is fun again. Pass it on.
After the 10M contest, Boost Your DX Punch on 40-160M with Extensions
To further optimize your vertical for maximum performance and give you that extra "punch," consider our popular add-ons:
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The 9-Foot DX Whip: A lightweight, easy-to-install extension that can dramatically increase your antenna's capture area, adding up to 3.5 dBi of gain on key bands.
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The 4-Foot Extension Kit: Perfect for precision tuning and further lowering your radiation angle on the horizon for that deeper DX reach.
The best antenna is the one you actually can put up. The next best is the one that works Real DX. Get on the air this weekend, work the world, and show everyone the power of your Greyline antenna system! We want to hear from you.